Japan’s wild deer bow to tourists who approach them, but not out of politeness, because they have learned that bowing brings food

At Nara, the enchanting bowing deer have adopted this charming behavior due to their frequent interactions with humans. A study revealed that these deer bow significantly more than their counterparts ...

Gardener's coyote decoy was meant to scare deer, until a fawn curled up right beside it

A coyote decoy meant to keep deer out of a garden ended up failing in a pretty funny way. Instead of working as a deterrent, an image shared by the gardener using it showed how th ...
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How moon phase myths distract from real deer behavior

Moon phases have long fascinated hunters, often shaping expectations about deer movement and activity. Folklore suggests full moons halt movement, while dark nights spark feeding frenzies. These ideas ...
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Just the smell of lynx can reduce deer browsing damage in recovering forests

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offer a ...